This fascinating variant of the Madagascar laceplant is also known as Aponogeton madagascariensisvar. henkelianus. It lives up to its name “laceplant” or “laceleaf”: the broad leaves have a delicate grid structure, the leaf tissue is reduced to the thin nerves. The larger perforations are divided by smaller, irregularly arranged connecting nerves. As a solitary plant or small, loose group in the midground or background, Aponogeton madagascariensis “henkelianus” draws all eyes.

The forms of Aponogeton madagascariensis originate from cool, fast flowing, permanent rivers in Madagaskar. They prefer cooler water below 25 C, good water movement, CO2supply and nutrient-rich bottom. Medium lighting is sufficient.